Index

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

defined, 10

diagnosis considerations, 11

prevalence of ASD and, 16

uncertain diagnosis and this book, 13

Agave-Sweetened Lemonade or Spritzer, 162

Aidan’s Avocado Fruit Surprise, 336

amino acids, 20

All-Purpose Buns, 186

allergies to food, 17

almonds. See nuts and seeds

American Apple Pie, 327

Andrew’s Turkey Tacos O’ Fun, 219

Anne Evans Bone Marrow Stock, 297

antibiotics and intestinal health, 99

anti-inflammatory diet, 35, 112

anti-yeast (anti-candida) diet, 34, 98

apples

American Apple Pie, 327

Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Crisp, 330

Apple Butternut Squash Casserole, 278

Apple Coconut Milk Pudding, 334

Apple Coleslaw, 284

Apple Pie Cake, 321

Apple Salad, 157, 284

Baked Apple Crumble, 327

Baked Honey Apple Slices, 315

Grandma Lillie’s Sweet Potato Tzimmes Kugel, 273

Popeye Smoothie II, 167

Roasted Apple Chicken, 205

Warm Stewed Fruit, 316

apricots

Apricot Almond Torte, 331

Fruit Clafouti, 316

Rice Fruit Pudding, 249

artificial colorings, flavors, and fragrances, 79

Asian Cucumber Salad, 290

aspic, tomato, 282

autism/autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

defined, 12

prevalence of ADHD and, 16

restricted, repetitive patterns, 12

uncertain diagnosis and this book, 13

Autumn Sweet Cake, 335

avocados

Aidan’s Avocado Fruit Surprise, 336

Avocado Sassy Salsa, 177

bacon and sausage

about: breakfast ideas with, 153

Baked Grits, 257

Breakfast Sausage, 198

Mexican Breakfast Pizza, 201

White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard, 310

Baked Apple Crumble, 327

Baked Grits, 257

Baked Honey Apple Slices, 315

bananas

Banana Bread, 185

Banana Cake or Muffins, 326

Banana Mango “Pudding,” 334

Banana Peanut Butter Mush, 338

Creamy Fruit Ice Cream, 337

Fried Bananas, 317

Fruit Clafouti, 316

Fruity Good Shakes, 164

Popeye Smoothie, 167

Barb’s Vegetable Combo, 269

BBQ Chicken for Champions, 156

beans and other legumes. See also green beans; peas

about: inflammation and, 114

Bean Sassy Salsa, 177

Beanie Weenies, 221

Black Bean Soup, 311

Chickpea Chicken Salad, 291

Corn and Black Bean Salad, 292

Dahl (Vegetarian and with Chicken), 244

Easy Bean Salsa Dip, 178

Edamame Succotash, 255

Fall Harvest Veggies, 269

Happy Hummus, 253

Homemade Refried Beans, 251

Jane’s Lentil Vegetable Soup, 301

Jonathan’s Falafel, 245

Lentil Loaf, 243

Mary Lou’s North African Vegetable Stew, 305

Red or Black Beans and Rice, 250

Spicy Black Beans and Rice, 250

Spinach Hummus, 180

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, 233

White Bean and Walnut Spread, 180

White Bean Ratatouille, 252

White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard, 310

beef

Beanie Weenies, 221

Beef Stock, 296

Best Beef Soup Ever, 304

Indian Kebobs with Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

Lighter Beef and Broccoli, 222

Meatballs, 229

Meatballs with Vegetables, 231

Mexican Meatballs with Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

Nutritious, Delicious Meatballs in Sauce, 232

Peter’s Beef Stew, 303

Puréed Beef Broccoli, 220

Quick Beef Stock, 295

Shepherd’s Pie, 227

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 231

Steak Fajitas, 217

Veal Scaloppini, 238

Yummy Sloppy Joes, 229

berries

Aidan’s Avocado Fruit Surprise, 336

Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Crisp, 330

Blueberry Blend, 162

Cranberry Sauce, 176

Creamy Fruit Ice Cream, 337

Fruit Clafouti, 316

Fruity Good Shakes, 164

Fruity Salsa, 156

Lemon Strawberry Ice, 338

Really Quick N Easy Raspberry, 173

Best Beef Soup Ever, 304

Bette Hagman’s All-Purpose Flour Substitute, 184

Better-Than-Bisquick Pancakes, 187

beverages and shakes, 159

Agave-Sweetened Lemonade or Spritzer, 162

Blueberry Blend, 162

Connor’s PB Blast Shake, 165

Creamy Custard Drink, 166

Dairy-Free Delicious Hot Cocoa, 168

Dana’s Drink, 161

Fruity Good Shakes, 164

Great Grape Slush, 163

Melon Mango Smoothie, 163

Nut Milk and Nut Yogurt, 168

Popeye Smoothies, 167

Rice Milks (#1 and #2), 160

Wonderful Water, 160

black beans. See beans and other legumes

Blender Pecan Pie, 329

blood sugar (glucose), 43

blood sugar (glucose), foods supporting, 50

blueberries. See berries

bone stock. See soups and stews

Bonnie’s Easy Chicken Salad, 290

breads, muffins, waffles, and pancakes, 182. See also pizza

about: hiding foods in, 146, 183

overview of, 183

All-Purpose Buns, 186

Banana Bread, 185

Banana Muffins, 326

Bette Hagman’s All-Purpose Flour Substitute, 184

Better-Than-Bisquick Pancakes, 187

Cinnamon Pancakes, 187

Cornmeal Carrot Muffins, 192

Crispy Breakfast Bars, 190

GFCF “No Yolking Around” Pancakes, 189

Gluten-free Zucchini Bread, 191

High-Protein Waffles, 190

Honey Vanilla Pancake Recipe, 188

Joe’s “Veggies in Disguise” Nutritious Muffins, 193

Maya’s Favorite Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, 193

Maya’s Waffles, 196

Pecan Bread, 185

Pecan Meal Pancakes, 188

Potato Pancakes, 263

Pumpkin Bread, 192

Quinoa Cake, 195

Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins, 158

Socca to Me, 194

Sweet Potato Pancakes, 263

Veggie Muffins, 157

White Bread–Bread Machine, 184

Yeast-Free Sweet Potato Buns, 186

breakfast

ideal and ideas for recipes, 153 (See also breads, muffins, waffles, and pancakes; eggs)

importance of, 152

Breakfast Sausage, 198

broccoli

Broccoli or “Little Tree” Purée, 268

Curried Quinoa Sauté, 255

Lighter Beef and Broccoli, 222

Purée, 274

Puréed Beef Broccoli, 220

Simple Steamed Veggies, 265

Broccoli or “Little Tree” Purée, 268

broths. See soups and stews

Brown Rice Pilaf, 247

buns. See breads, muffins, waffles, and pancakes

butter, substitutes for, 149, 171

butternut squash. See squash

Cabbage Coleslaw, 286

cake. See Quinoa Cake; sweets and treats

calcium, 67

calories, dietary guidelines by age, 57

carbohydrates

dietary guidelines, 57

natural, healthy diets and, 28

no to sugar and sugar-raising foods, 43

specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) and gut and psychology syndrome (GAPS), 34, 90

carrots

Carrot Cake, 323

Carrot Soufflé, 276

Carrot Veggie Stew, 307

Cornmeal Carrot Muffins, 192

Fall Harvest Veggies, 269

Grandma Lillie’s Sweet Potato Tzimmes Kugel, 273

Joe’s “Veggies in Disguise” Nutritious Muffins, 193

Potato-Carrot Mash, 275

Puréed Beef with, 220

Sautéed Cinnamon Carrots, 264

Super Carrot Soup, 308

Vegetable Purée Soup, 304

Yummy Mashed Carrots, 275

casein

about: overview of diet free of (GFCFSF), 32 (See also diets, specialized/elimination)

assessing removal from diet, 140

A-2 milk and, 66

breast milk and, 66

case against, 66

expectations when removing from diet, 134

how it causes problems, 60, 65

inflammation and, 114

life beyond, 75

opiates and, 21

removing from diet, 131

replacing nutrients from, 67

sources of, 64

substitutes for milk products, 149

tests for before special diet, 24

whey and, 67

wisdom of diet trial and response for, 26

cashews. See nuts and seeds

cauliflower

Cream of Cauliflower Soup, 313

Curried Quinoa Sauté, 255

Fruity Rice Chicken or Turkey, 211

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes, 277

Mashed Cauliflower, 267

Purée, 274

Scrambled Veggie Eggs, 200

Yellow Chicken and Rice, 213

celiac disease, 25, 60

cheese. See also Tofutti cheese

Elynn’s Quick Pizza, 235

Quick Macaroni and Cheese, 234

Roll-Up Sandwiches, 202

cherries, in Fruit Clafouti, 316

chicken. See poultry

chickpeas. See legumes

chocolate

about: hiding foods in, 146

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 318, 320

Chocolate Date Balls, 321

Chocolate Mousse, 332

Chocolate-Almond Truffles, 332

Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars, 331

Dairy-Free Delicious Hot Cocoa, 168

Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake, 325

Joe’s “Veggies in Disguise” Nutritious Muffins, 193

Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies, 319

Travis Martin’s Favorite Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake, 324

Veggie Muffins, 157

cholesterol, 51

Christina’s Delicious Deviled Eggs, 203

Cinnamon Pancakes, 187

citrus

about: lemon substitute, 150

Agave-Sweetened Lemonade or Spritzer, 162

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, 303

Lemon Pudding, 333

Lemon Strawberry Ice, 338

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing, 174

Lime Chili Sauce, 225

Maya’s Favorite Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, 193

Orange Sesame Chicken, 216

Stir-Fry Lemon Chicken, 207

Clarified Stock, 295

coconut

about: virtues and uses of, 69

Apple Coconut Milk Pudding, 334

Coconut Jasmine Rice, 247

Coconut Sweet Rice, 249

coleslaws, 284, 286

Colleen’s Fresh Salad Topped with Chicken and Pine Nuts, 287

Colorful Celebration Rice, 248

condiments, dressings, and sauces, 170

about: condiment families and types, 127

BBQ Dipping Sauce, 156

Butter Substitute, 171

Cranberry Sauce, 176

Dana’s Simple Dressing, 172

Easy Bean Salsa Dip, 178

Easy Tomato Sauce, 236

Fruity Salsa, 156

Good Mayonnaise, 171

Herb-Mustard Vinaigrette, 173

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 206

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing, 174

Lime Chili Sauce, 225

Marinara Sauce, 234

Meatball Sauces (2), 230

Pizza Sauce (SCD), 237

Plenty O’ Pesto, 181

Really Easy Salsa Dip, 178

Really Quick N Easy Raspberry, 173

Sassy Salsas, 177

Simple Russian Dressing, 172

Simple Thousand Island Dressing, 172

Sofrito, 179

Spinach Hummus, 180

Spinach Pesto, 181

Sunflower Seed Healthy Spread, 175

Sweet and Tangy Vinaigrette, 174

Tangy Vinaigrette, 173

Thai Peanut Sauce, 179

Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

White Bean and Walnut Spread, 180

Connor’s PB Blast Shake, 165

cookies. See sweets and treats

corn and cornmeal

about: allergies to, 73; inflammation and, 114; reading food labels to detect, 73; sources of, 73

Corn and Black Bean Salad, 292

Corn Chowder, 308

Cornmeal Carrot Muffins, 192

Edamame Succotash, 255

Polenta, 256

corn syrup, substitute for, 150

crab. See fish and seafood

cranberries. See berries

Cream of Cauliflower Soup, 313

Creamy Custard Drink, 166

Creamy Fruit Ice Cream, 337

Crispy Breakfast Bars, 190

Crispy Chicken Nuggets, 214

cucumber salad, Asian, 290

Dahl (Vegetarian or with Chicken), 244

Dairy-Free Delicious Hot Cocoa, 168

Dana’s Drink, 161

Dana’s Really Quick N Easy Vegetable Soup or Purée, 309

Dana’s Simple Dressing, 172

dates

Chocolate Date Balls, 321

Healthy Truffles, 333

desserts. See fruits; sweets and treats

Deviled Crab, 241

Deviled Eggs, 157, 203

dietary guidelines by age, 57

diets, specialized/elimination, 27. See also specific diets

about: overview of, 14, 31; this book and, 10

assessing effectiveness of, 139

basic healthy diet and. See healthy environment, lifestyle, and organic nutrient-dense diet

choosing, 29

commonly limited ingredients, 30

complementary treatments for ADHD and ASD, 13

diverse range of, 28

expectations for improvements from, 134

fats, carbs, protein and, 28 (See also carbohydrates; fat, dietary; protein)

getting started, 130

getting support for, 142

healthiness of, 141

individualizing, 29

mistakes with, handling, 134

picky eaters and, 135, 137, 144, 145, 154

strictness of, 132

substitute foods, 132, 147

tests prior to starting, 15, 24

texture issues, 136, 144

this cookbook and, 15

trial and response approach, 26

value of, 141

withdrawal symptoms (from foods), 138

dinner recipes. See main dishes and one-dish meals; vegetables and side dishes

dips. See condiments, dressings, and sauces

DLT Sandwich, 156

Dotty Lucey’s Tangy Tomato Aspic, 282

Doug’s Potato Leek Soup, 306

dressings. See condiments, dressings, and sauces

drinks. See beverages and shakes

Easy Bean Salsa Dip, 178

Easy Chicken, 204

Easy Chicken Kebobs, 214

Easy Lettuce Wraps, 202

Easy Tomato Sauce, 236

Edamame Succotash, 255

eggplant, in White Bean Ratatouille, 252

eggs

about: benefits of, 52; food sources of, 72; reading food labels to detect, 72; substitutes for, 72, 150

Christina’s Delicious Deviled Eggs, 203

Creamy Custard Drink, 166

Crustless Spinach Quiche, 199

Deviled Eggs, 157, 203

Egg Salad, 288

Egg Salad with Zest, 288

Ground Vegetable Omelet, 200

Mexican Breakfast Pizza, 201

Mexican Egg “Noodles,” 223

Scrambled Veggie Eggs, 200

Simple Egg Drop Soup, 312

Simple Egg Salad, 287

elimination diets. See diets, specialized/elimination

Elynn’s Quick Pizza, 235

enchilada, sweet potato, 273

enemies to leave behind, 40

environment. See healthy environment, lifestyle, and organic nutrient-dense diet

enzymes, digestion and, 20

FAILSAFE diet, 33, 80, 86, 87

fajitas, chicken or steak, 217

falafels, 245

Fall Harvest Veggies, 269

fat, dietary

dietary guidelines, 57

good fats, 50

healthy diets and, 28, 29

problematic fats, 45

Favorite Salmon, 240

Feingold diet, 32, 79, 87

fermented beverages, 68

fermented foods, 53

fiber

dietary guidelines, 57

foods providing, 50, 56

gut bacteria imbalance and, 99

intake, 28

natural, healthy diets and, 28

refined grains and, 44

fish and seafood

about: to avoid, 46; buying non-polluted, RAS and, 53; nutritional benefits, 53; preparing, 53; safer choices, 53

Deviled Crab, 241

Easy Lettuce Wraps, 202

Favorite Salmon, 240

Fish Pockets, 242

Redding’s Really Delicious Fish, 239

Simple Crab Supreme, 241

Singapore Noodles, 224

flour substitute, 184

FODMAP diet, 36, 117

food reactions. See also casein; gluten; soy

allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, 17, 48, 72

lab tests for, 15, 22

Fried Bananas, 317

Fried Summer Squash, 270

fries, 262, 266

Frozen Melon-Ball Pops, 339

fruits. See also specific fruits

about: contamination levels of, 39; food families/foods for rotation diets, 125; hiding in things, 183 (See also Trojan Horse technique); serving options, 314; serving sizes, 58

Aidan’s Avocado Fruit Surprise, 336

Creamy Fruit Ice Cream, 337

Fried Bananas, 317

Fruit Clafouti, 316

Fruit Knox Blocks, 280

Fruity Good Shakes, 164

Fruity Rice Chicken or Turkey, 211

Fruity Salsa, 156

Gelatin Fruit Purée, 280

Great Gelatin Fruit Salad, 281

Meatball Sauces (2), 230

Rice Fruit Pudding, 249

Wild Rice Fruit Salad, 283

GAPS (gut and psychology syndrome) diet, SCD and, 34, 90

garlic, substitute for, 150

gelatin

about: in broths, 293; improving digestion, 146, 279; in salads, 279; vegetarian version, 279

Dotty Lucey’s Tangy Tomato Aspic, 282

Fruit Knox Blocks, 280

Gelatin Fruit Purée, 280

Great Gelatin Fruit Salad, 281

GFCF “No Yolking Around” Pancakes, 189

GFCFSF (gluten-free, casein-free, and soy-free) diet, 32. See also casein; gluten; soy

Glenda’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables, 271

gluten

about: gluten-free baking tips, 149; inflammation and, 114; overview of diet free of (GFCFSF), 32 (See also diets, specialized/elimination); substitute thickeners, 149

celiac disease and, 25, 60

expectations when removing from diet, 134

food intolerances and, 19

how it causes problems, 60

inflammation and, 114

life beyond, 75

opiates and, 21

refined grains and, 44

removing casein and, 132

sources and GF substitutes, 60, 62, 148

symptoms indicating gluten-free may help, 61

tests for before special diet, 24

what’s left to eat without, 61

wisdom of diet trial and response for, 26

Gluten-free Zucchini Bread, 191

Glycemic foods, 43, 50

Good Mayonnaise, 171

grains, food families/foods for rotation diets, 125. See also gluten

Grandma Lillie’s Sweet Potato Tzimmes Kugel, 273

grapes, Great Grape Slush, 163

Great Gelatin Fruit Salad, 281

Great Grape Slush, 163

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, 303

green beans

Barb’s Vegetable Combo, 269

Purée, 274

Sesame Green Bean Salad, 291

Grilled Zucchini “Parmesan,” 277

grits, baked, 257

Ground Vegetable Omelet, 200

gut health, fermented foods for, 53

Happy Hummus, 253

healthy environment, lifestyle, and organic nutrient-dense diet

about: overview of, 32, 37

contamination of produce and, 39

enemies to leave behind, 40

environmental considerations, 38

food reactions and, 17, 48

healthy foods to use, 48

importance of nutrition, 40

reading food labels, 49

serving sizes, 58

toxic load from environment, 39

why needed, symptoms helped, what to avoid, 32

Herb Turkey Burgers, 218

Herb-Mustard Vinaigrette, 173

High-Protein Waffles, 190

Homemade Refried Beans, 251

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 206

Honey Peach Sorbet, 339

Honey Vanilla Pancake Recipe, 188

Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake, 325

hummus, 253

hydrogenated oils, 44

hyperactivity, 29

icons, recipe, 151

Indian Kebobs with Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes, 277

inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet and, 35, 112

Jane’s Lentil Vegetable Soup, 301

Joe’s “Veggies in Disguise” Nutritious Muffins, 193

Jonathan’s Falafel, 245

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley, 272

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley Soup, 302

Kasha Pilaf with Mushrooms, 258

kebobs

Easy Chicken Kebobs, 214

Indian Kebobs with Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

kiwi, in Popeye Smoothie, 167

kosher diet, 69

labels (food), reading, 49, 72, 128

laboratory tests, 15, 22

lactose intolerance. See casein

Lady Di’s Summertime Chicken Salad, 289

lectins, 30, 35, 114, 116, 117

leeks, in Doug’s Potato Leek Soup, 306

legumes. See beans and other legumes

lentils. See beans and other legumes

lettuce wraps, 202

Lighter Beef and Broccoli, 222

low oxalate diet (LOD), 35, 105

low phenol diet, 33, 81, 86, 88

low salicylate diets. See FAILSAFE diet; Feingold diet; low phenol diet; salicylates

lunch recipes, 154

about: five simple suggestions, 158; packing school lunches, 154

BBQ Chicken for Champions, 156

Chicken, Apple Salad, Veggie Muffins, 157

Chicken Salad and Deviled Eggs, 157

DLT Sandwich, 156

Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins and Dip, 158

main dishes and one-dish meals, 197

Andrew’s Turkey Tacos O’ Fun, 219

Beanie Weenies, 221

Breakfast Sausage, 198

Chicken Continental, 208

Chicken Curry, 215

Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 206

Chicken Fried Rice, 213

Chicken Nuggets, 205

Chicken or Steak Fajitas, 217

Chicken Purée, 210

Christina’s Delicious Deviled Eggs, 203

Crispy Chicken Nuggets, 214

Crustless Spinach Quiche, 199

Dahl (Vegetarian and with Chicken), 244

Deviled Crab, 241

Deviled Eggs, 203

Easy Chicken, 204

Easy Chicken Kebobs, 214

Easy Lettuce Wraps, 202

Elynn’s Quick Pizza, 235

Favorite Salmon, 240

Fish Pockets, 242

Fruity Rice Chicken or Turkey, 211

Ground Vegetable Omelet, 200

Herb Turkey Burgers, 218

Indian Kebobs with Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

Jonathan’s Falafel, 245

Lentil Loaf, 243

Lighter Beef and Broccoli, 222

Maple-Glazed Pork Chops, 221

Meatball Sauces, 230

Meatballs, 229

Meatballs with Vegetables, 231

Mexican Breakfast Pizza, 201

Mexican Egg “Noodles,” 223

Mexican Meatballs with Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

Nut-Coated Chicken, 209

Nutritious, Delicious Meatballs in Sauce, 232

Orange Sesame Chicken, 216

Pizza Sauce and Crust, 237

Pizza with Easy Tomato Sauce, 235

Puréed Beef Broccoli, 220

Quick Macaroni and Cheese, 234

Redding’s Really Delicious Fish, 239

Roasted Apple Chicken, 205

Roll-Up Sandwiches, 202

Scrambled Veggie Eggs, 200

Shepherd’s Pie, 227

Simple Crab Supreme, 241

Singapore Noodles, 224

Spaghetti and Marinara Sauce, 234

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 231

Spanish Chicken, 212

Spicy Pork Tenderloin, 239

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, 233

Stir-Fry Lemon Chicken, 207

Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks, 223

Thai Ginger Chicken, 212

Veal or Pork Scaloppini, 238

Vietnamese Spring Rolls, 225

Yellow Chicken and Rice, 213

Yummy Sloppy Joes, 229

mango

Banana Mango “Pudding,” 334

Mango Sassy Salsa, 177

Melon Mango Smoothie or Cold Soup, 163

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 276

Maple-Glazed Pork Chops, 221

Mary Lou’s North African Vegetable Stew, 305

Mashed Cauliflower, 267

Mashed Potatoes, 227, 261

Maya’s Cookies, 319

Maya’s Favorite Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, 193

Maya’s Waffles, 196

Meatballs, 229

Meatball Sauces (2), 230

Meatballs with Vegetables, 231

Mexican Meatballs with Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

Nutritious, Delicious Meatballs in Sauce, 232

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 231

meats, to avoid, 46

melons

Frozen Melon-Ball Pops, 339

Melon Mango Smoothie or Cold Soup, 163

Meringue Cookies, 322

Mexican Breakfast Pizza, 201

Mexican Meatballs with Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

milk products. See casein

milks

Nut Milk and Nut Yogurt, 168

Rice Milks (#1 and #2), 160

mistakes with diet, handling, 134

muffins. See breads, muffins, waffles, and pancakes

mushrooms

Baked Grits, 257

Barb’s Vegetable Combo, 269

Kasha Pilaf with Mushrooms, 258

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, 233

mustard. See condiments, dressings, and sauces

nicotine, 31, 33, 113

nightshades

anti-inflammatory, 299

inflammation and, 113

types of, 124, 125, 127

noodles. See pasta

Nutritious, Delicious Meatballs in Sauce, 232

nuts and seeds. See also peanut butter

about: allergic reactions to nuts, 74; food families/foods for rotation diets, 126; inflammation and nuts, 114; kinds of nuts, 74; non-contaminated nut products, 75; pecan meal, 270; products containing nuts, 75

Apricot Almond Torte, 331

Blender Pecan Pie, 329

Carrot Cake, 323

Cashew Cookies, 317

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 318

Chocolate-Almond Truffles, 332

Colleen’s Fresh Salad Topped with Chicken and Pine Nuts, 287

Healthy Truffles, 333

Maya’s Favorite Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, 193

Nut Milk and Nut Yogurt, 168

Nut-Coated Chicken, 209

Pecan Bread, 185

Pecan Meal Pancakes, 188

Sunflower Seed Healthy Spread, 175

Walnut Streusel, 328

White Bean and Walnut Spread, 180

oils, families and types, 126

omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, 50

onions

about: substitute for, 150

Sofrito, 179

Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

online resources, 150, 340

opiate peptides, urine, 24

opiates, food-related, 21, 61, 66, 134, 136

Orange Sesame Chicken, 216

organic foods, 48

oxalates, low oxalate diet (LOD) and, 35, 105

pancakes, 187, 263

parsnips

Fall Harvest Veggies, 269

Vegetable Purée Soup, 304

pasta

about: pasta serving size, 58

Barb’s Vegetable Combo, 269

Chicken Noodle Soup, 300

Erika’s Chicken Noodle Soup, 313

Mexican Egg “Noodles,” 223

Pasta Salad Supreme, 285

Quick Macaroni and Cheese, 234

Quick Pasta Salad, 283

Singapore Noodles, 224

Spaghetti and Meatballs, 231

Special Ingredient Noodles, 311

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, 233

Turkey Noodle Soup, 301

Vietnamese Spring Rolls, 225

peaches

Fruit Clafouti, 316

Fruity Good Shakes, 164

Honey Peach Sorbet, 339

Rice Fruit Pudding, 249

peanut butter

about: hiding supplements in, 146

Banana Peanut Butter Mush, 338

Connor’s PB Blast Shake, 165

Peanut Butter Cookies, 320

Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies, 319

Thai Peanut Sauce, 179

peanuts, in Healthy Truffles, 333

pears

Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Crisp, 330

Fruity Good Shakes, 164

Poached Pears, 315

Rice Fruit Pudding, 249

peas

Curried Quinoa Sauté, 255

Pasta Salad Supreme, 285

Pleasing Frozen Peas, 261

Purée, 274

Vegetable Purée Soup, 304

pecans. See nuts and seeds

pepperoni, on Elynn’s Quick Pizza, 235

peppers

Glenda’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables, 271

Roasted Veggies, 265

Sofrito, 179

peptides, 61

pestos, 181

Peter’s Beef Stew, 303

phenols. See also salicylates

about, 77

defined, 77

foods to avoid, 84

PST enzyme and, 81, 86

phenols and low phenol diet, 33, 81, 86, 88

phytic acid, 31

picky eaters, 135, 137, 144, 145, 154

Pie Crust, 326

pies. See sweets and treats

pizza

Elynn’s Quick Pizza, 235

Mexican Breakfast Pizza, 201

Pizza Sauce and Crust, 237

Pizza with Easy Tomato Sauce, 235

Pleasing Frozen Peas, 261

Plenty O’ Pesto, 181

plums, in Fruit Clafouti, 316

Poached Pears, 315

Polenta, 256

Popeye Smoothies, 167

Popular Potato Salad, 289

pork. See also bacon and sausage

Maple-Glazed Pork Chops, 221

Meatballs with Vegetables, 231

Pork Scaloppini, 238

Singapore Noodles, 224

Spicy Pork Tenderloin, 239

potatoes

Doug’s Potato Leek Soup, 306

GFCF Potato Salad, 156

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes, 277

Mashed Potatoes, 227, 261

Popular Potato Salad, 289

Potato Pancakes, 263

Potato-Carrot Mash, 275

Shepherd’s Pie, 227

Suzi’s Guilt-Free French Fries and Sweet Fries, 262

poultry

about: main dishes and one-dish meals, 204; to use, 204

Andrew’s Turkey Tacos O’ Fun, 219

BBQ Chicken for Champions, 156

Beanie Weenies, 221

Bonnie’s Easy Chicken Salad, 290

Chicken, Apple Salad, Veggie Muffins, 157

Chicken Continental, 208

Chicken Curry, 215

Chicken Fajitas, 217

Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 206

Chicken Fried Rice, 213

Chicken Noodle Soup, 300

Chicken Nuggets, 205

Chicken Purée, 210

Chicken Salad, 157

Chicken Stock, 294

Chickpea Chicken Salad, 291

Colleen’s Fresh Salad Topped with Chicken and Pine Nuts, 287

Crispy Chicken Nuggets, 214

Dahl (Vegetarian and with Chicken), 244

DLT Sandwich, 156

Easy Chicken, 204

Easy Chicken Kebobs, 214

Easy Lettuce Wraps, 202

Erika’s Chicken Noodle Soup, 313

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, 303

Herb Turkey Burgers, 218

Lady Di’s Summertime Chicken Salad, 289

Meatballs, 229

Meatballs with Vegetables, 231

Nut-Coated Chicken, 209

Orange Sesame Chicken, 216

Quick Chicken Stock, 295

Roasted Apple Chicken, 205

Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins, 158

Spanish Chicken, 212

Special Ingredient Noodles, 311

Stir-Fry Lemon Chicken, 207

Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks, 223

Turkey Noodle Soup, 301

Yellow Chicken and Rice, 213

probiotics, 54, 56, 68, 94, 97, 100, 103

processed foods, avoiding, 46

produce, contamination of, 39

protein. See also casein

blood sugar, sugar and, 43, 50

dietary guidelines, 57

natural, healthy diets and, 28

serving size, 58

sources of, 56, 119, 124

pumpkin

Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars, 331

Pumpkin Bread, 192

Pumpkin Pie (Pareve), 329

Thai-Style Pumpkin Soup, 310

Puréed Beef Broccoli, 220

Purées, 274

Quick Beef Stock, 295

Quick Chicken Stock, 295

Quick Macaroni and Cheese, 234

Quick Pasta Salad, 283

quinoa

Curried Quinoa Sauté, 255

Quinoa Cake, 195

Quinoa Veggie Sauté, 254

radioallergosorbent testing (RAST), 23

ratatouille, white bean, 252

Really Easy Salsa Dip, 178

Really Quick N Easy Raspberry, 173

recipes

about: overview of and contributors, 143

icons, key to, 151

online resources, 150, 340

picky eaters and, 135, 137, 144, 145, 154

substitution foods and, 132

substitutions (ingredient), 147

from yucky to yummy, using Trojan Horse technique, 137, 145, 183

Red or Black Beans and Rice, 250

Redding’s Really Delicious Fish, 239

resources, 150, 340

rice

Brown Rice Pilaf, 247

Chicken Fried Rice, 213

Coconut Jasmine Rice, 247

Coconut Sweet Rice, 249

Colorful Celebration Rice, 248

Fruity Rice Chicken or Turkey, 211

Red or Black Beans and Rice, 250

Rice Cream, 336

Rice Fruit Pudding, 249

Rice Milks (#1 and #2), 160

Risotto Cakes, 259

Spicy Black Beans and Rice, 250

Tomato Rice Soup, 312

Vegetable Risotto, 259

Wild Rice Fruit Salad, 283

Yellow Chicken and Rice, 213

Risotto Cakes, 259

Roasted Apple Chicken, 205

Roasted Veggies, 265

rotation diets, 19, 36, 122

salads, 279

Apple Coleslaw, 284

Apple Salad, 157, 284

Asian Cucumber Salad, 290

Bonnie’s Easy Chicken Salad, 290

Cabbage Coleslaw, 286

Chickpea Chicken Salad, 291

Colleen’s Fresh Salad Topped with Chicken and Pine Nuts, 287

Corn and Black Bean Salad, 292

Dotty Lucey’s Tangy Tomato Aspic, 282

Egg Salad, 288

Egg Salad with Zest, 288

Fruit Knox Blocks, 280

Gelatin Fruit Purée, 280

GFCF Potato Salad, 156

Great Gelatin Fruit Salad, 281

Lady Di’s Summertime Chicken Salad, 289

Pasta Salad Supreme, 285

Popular Potato Salad, 289

Quick Pasta Salad, 283

Sesame Green Bean Salad, 291

Simple Egg Salad, 287

Wild Rice Fruit Salad, 283

salicylates

about, 77

benefits of diets low in, 30

defined, 77

FAILSAFE diet, 33, 80, 86, 87

Feingold diet, 32, 79, 87

foods containing, 82, 84

low phenol diet, 33, 81, 86, 88

phenol salicylate food sources, 84

which diets to do and in what order, 86

salmon, 239, 240

salt vs. sodium preservatives, 55

sandwiches and such

Easy Lettuce Wraps, 202

Herb Turkey Burgers, 218

Jonathan’s Falafel, 245

Roll-Up Sandwiches, 202

Yummy Sloppy Joes, 229

Sassy Salsas, 177

sauces. See condiments, dressings, and sauces

Sautéed Cinnamon Carrots, 264

SCD (specific carbohydrate diet) and GAPS (gut and psychology syndrome), 34, 90

Scrambled Veggie Eggs, 200

seafood. See fish and seafood

seasonings, families and types, 127

seeds. See nuts and seeds

sensory integration dysfunction, 136

Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins, 158

serving size, 58

Sesame Green Bean Salad, 291

shakes. See beverages and shakes

sides. See vegetables and side dishes

Simple Crab Supreme, 241

Simple Egg Drop Soup, 312

Simple Egg Salad, 287

Simple Russian Dressing, 172

Simple Steamed Veggies, 265

Simple Thousand Island Dressing, 172

Singapore Noodles, 224

sloppy Joes, 229

Socca to Me, 194

Sofrito, 179

solanine, 31, 33, 113

soups and stews, 293

about: stocks and broths, 293; template for, 298

Anne Evans Bone Marrow Stock, 297

Beef Stock, 296

Best Beef Soup Ever, 304

Black Bean Soup, 311

Carrot Veggie Stew, 307

Chicken Noodle Soup, 300

Chicken Stock, 294

Clarified Stock, 295

Corn Chowder, 308

Cream of Cauliflower Soup, 313

Dana’s Really Quick N Easy Vegetable Soup or Purée, 309

Doug’s Potato Leek Soup, 306

Erika’s Chicken Noodle Soup, 313

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, 303

Jane’s Lentil Vegetable Soup, 301

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley Soup, 302

Mary Lou’s North African Vegetable Stew, 305

Melon Mango Soup, 163

Peter’s Beef Stew, 303

Quick Beef Stock, 295

Quick Chicken Stock, 295

Simple Egg Drop Soup, 312

Special Ingredient Noodles, 311

Super Carrot Soup, 308

Thai-Style Pumpkin Soup, 310

Tomato Rice Soup, 312

Turkey Noodle Soup, 301

Vegetable Broth for the Whole Family, 300

Vegetable Potassium-Rich Broth, 297

Vegetable Purée Soup, 304

Versatile Soup Template, 298

White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard, 310

soy

about, 60; overview of diet free of (GFCFSF), 32 (See also diets, specialized/elimination)

expectations when removing from diet, 134

how it causes problems, 61, 70

inflammation and, 114

life beyond, 75

oil, avoiding, 46

opiates and, 21, 26

sources of, 70

tests for before special diet, 24

wisdom of diet trial and response for, 26

spaghetti. See pasta

Spanish Chicken, 212

Special Ingredient Noodles, 311

Spicy Black Beans and Rice, 250

Spicy Pork Tenderloin, 239

spinach

Baked Grits, 257

Crustless Spinach Quiche, 199

Popeye Smoothies, 167

Simple Steamed Veggies, 265

Spinach Hummus, 180

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, 233

Spinach Pesto, 181

spring rolls, Vietnamese, 225

squash. See also zucchini

Apple Butternut Squash Casserole, 278

Autumn Sweet Cake, 335

Butternut Squash “Fries,” 266

Butternut Squash Purée, 266

Fried Summer Squash, 270

Glenda’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables, 271

muffins with, 157

Purée, 274

Roasted Veggies, 265

steak. See beef

Stir-Fry Lemon Chicken, 207

stocks. See soups and stews

strictness of diets, 132

substitute foods, 132

substitutions (ingredient), 147

Sugar Cookies, 320

sugar substitutes, 147

sugars and sugar-raising foods, 43, 114

Sunflower Seed Healthy Spread, 175

Super Carrot Soup, 308

support, for elimination diets, 142

Suzi’s Guilt-Free French Fries and Sweet Fries, 262

Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks, 223

Sweet and Tangy Vinaigrette, 174

sweet potatoes

Autumn Sweet Cake, 335

Fall Harvest Veggies (yams), 269

Grandma Lillie’s Sweet Potato Tzimmes Kugel, 273

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 276

Mary Lou’s North African Vegetable Stew, 305

Purée, 274

Puréed Beef with, 220

Roasted Veggies, 265

Suzi’s Guilt-Free French Fries and Sweet Fries, 262

Sweet Potato Enchilada, 273

Sweet Potato Pancakes, 263

Vegetable Purée Soup, 304

Yeast-Free Sweet Potato Buns, 186

sweets and treats, 314. See also fruits

about: fruits as, serving options, 314; gluten-free baking tips, 149

Aidan’s Avocado Fruit Surprise, 336

American Apple Pie, 327

Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Crisp, 330

Apple Coconut Milk Pudding, 334

Apple Pie Cake, 321

Apricot Almond Torte, 331

Autumn Sweet Cake, 335

Baked Apple Crumble, 327

Baked Honey Apple Slices, 315

Banana Cake or Muffins, 326

Banana Mango “Pudding,” 334

Banana Peanut Butter Mush, 338

Blender Pecan Pie, 329

Carrot Cake, 323

Cashew Cookies, 317

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 318, 320

Chocolate Date Balls, 321

Chocolate Mousse, 332

Chocolate-Almond Truffles, 332

Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars, 331

Creamy Fruit Ice Cream, 337

Frozen Melon-Ball Pops, 339

Fruit Clafouti, 316

Healthy Truffles, 333

Honey Peach Sorbet, 339

Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake, 325

Lemon Pudding, 333

Lemon Strawberry Ice, 338

Maya’s Cookies, 319

Meringue Cookies, 322

Peanut Butter Cookies, 320

Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies, 319

Pie Crust, 326

Poached Pears, 315

Pumpkin Pie (Pareve), 329

Rice Cream, 336

Sugar Cookies, 320

Tracey’s Pie Crust, 328

Travis Martin’s Favorite Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake, 324

Walnut Streusel, 328

Warm Stewed Fruit, 316

Welby’s 3-in-1 Cookie Recipe, 320

Swiss chard

Simple Steamed Veggies, 265

White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard, 310

tacos, 219

tahini, in Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing, 174

Tangy Vinaigrette, 173

tests, lab, 15, 22

texture issues, 136, 144

Thai Ginger Chicken, 212

Thai Peanut Sauce, 179

Thai-Style Pumpkin Soup, 310

thickeners, substitute, 149

tofu

Carrot Cake, 323

Chocolate Mousse, 332

Crustless Spinach Quiche, 199

Singapore Noodles, 224

Tofutti cheese

Grilled Zucchini “Parmesan,” 277

Mexican Breakfast Pizza, 201

tomatine, 31, 33, 113

tomatoes

about: chopped, substitute for, 150

Dotty Lucey’s Tangy Tomato Aspic, 282

Easy Tomato Sauce, 236

Glenda’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables, 271

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley, 272

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley Soup, 302

Marinara Sauce, 234

Meatball Sauces (2), 230

Pizza Sauce (SCD), 237

Tomato Rice Soup, 312

Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

toxins. See healthy environment, lifestyle, and organic nutrient-dense diet

Tracey’s Pie Crust, 328

Travis Martin’s Favorite Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake, 324

Trojan Horse technique, 137, 145, 183

turnips, Purée, 274

urine opiate peptides, 24

Veal Scaloppini, 238

Vegetable Potassium-Rich Broth, 297

vegetables and side dishes, 260. See also soups and stews; specific vegetables

about: contamination levels of, 39; food families/foods for rotation diets, 124; hiding in things, 146, 183 (See also Trojan Horse technique); importance of, 260; serving sizes, 58

Apple Butternut Squash Casserole, 278

Barb’s Vegetable Combo, 269

Broccoli or “Little Tree” Purée, 268

Brown Rice Pilaf, 247

Butternut Squash “Fries,” 266

Butternut Squash Purée, 266

Carrot Soufflé, 276

Colorful Celebration Rice, 248

Easy Lettuce Wraps, 202

Fried Summer Squash, 270

Glenda’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables, 271

Grandma Lillie’s Sweet Potato Tzimmes Kugel, 273

Grilled Zucchini “Parmesan,” 277

Ground Vegetable Omelet, 200

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes, 277

Joe’s “Veggies in Disguise” Nutritious Muffins, 193

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley, 272

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 276

Mashed Cauliflower, 267

Mashed Potatoes, 261

Meatball Sauces (2), 230

Meatballs with Vegetables, 231

Pleasing Frozen Peas, 261

Potato Pancakes, 263

Potato-Carrot Mash, 275

Purées, 274

Quinoa Veggie Sauté, 254

Roasted Veggies, 265

Sautéed Cinnamon Carrots, 264

Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins, 158

Simple Steamed Veggies, 265

Suzi’s Guilt-Free French Fries and Sweet Fries, 262

Sweet Potato Enchilada, 273

Sweet Potato Pancakes, 263

Vegetable Chili Sauce, 228

Vegetable Risotto, 259

Yummy Mashed Carrots, 275

Zucchini Sticks, 264

Versatile Soup Template, 298

Vietnamese Spring Rolls, 225

vinaigrettes. See condiments, dressings, and sauces

waffles, 189, 196

Warm Stewed Fruit, 316

water, contaminants to avoid, 42

water, daily intake, 160

Welby’s 3-in-1 Cookie Recipe, 320

whey, 67

white beans. See beans and other legumes

White Bread–Bread Machine, 184

Wild Rice Fruit Salad, 283

withdrawal symptoms (from foods), 138

Wonderful Water, 160, 189

yeast, anti-yeast (anti-candida) diet and, 34, 98

Yeast-Free Sweet Potato Buns, 186

Yellow Chicken and Rice, 213

yogurt

Nut Milk and Nut Yogurt, 168

Tomato-Onion Riata, 226

Yummy Mashed Carrots, 275

Yummy Sloppy Joes, 229

zucchini

Glenda’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables, 271

Gluten-free Zucchini Bread, 191

Grilled Zucchini “Parmesan,” 277

Joe’s “Veggies in Disguise” Nutritious Muffins, 193

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley, 272

Joyce’s Versatile Vegetable Medley Soup, 302

Mary Lou’s North African Vegetable Stew, 305

Quinoa Veggie Sauté, 254

Vegetable Purée Soup, 304

Zucchini Sticks, 264